On November 9, Salt Entertainment, Park Shin-hye's agency, released her closing remarks and a Q&A session following the finale of tvN's weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong,' which aired on November 8. Park, who played the irreplaceable protagonist 'Hong Geum-bo,' received immense love from viewers.
Expressing her overwhelming gratitude, Park Shin-hye said, "I never expected to receive such immense love," and added, "The greatest joy and happiness came from working with such wonderful actors. I'm even happier that we concluded with everyone being loved."
To the viewers who showed unwavering love for 'Undercover Miss Hong,' Park expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I was incredibly happy to receive your immense love. I will continue to strive to present good works and performances."
Seamlessly transitioning between the witch of Yeouido, Hong Geum-bo, and the undercover Jang-mi, Park delivered a masterful performance that balanced comedy, romance, and action, making it hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Her solid acting skills and vibrant performances continue to captivate global fans, leaving them eager for her next steps.
Below is the Q&A with Park Shin-hye
Q. How do you feel about the conclusion of 'Undercover Miss Hong' after 16 episodes?
A. I'm truly delighted that 'Undercover Miss Hong' concluded safely with so much love from many people. I never expected to receive such immense love, and I'm incredibly grateful. Working with so many wonderful actors was the greatest joy and happiness for me. I'm even happier that we concluded with everyone being loved.
Q. As the witch of Yeouido, Hong Geum-bo, and the lovable twenty-year-old Jang-mi, what did you focus on while portraying these dynamic characters?
A. I focused on maintaining Hong Geum-bo's 'professional moments' while not losing Jang-mi's fresh and bold character. It was challenging to portray the cold securities supervisor Hong Geum-bo disguising as the twenty-year-old Jang-mi without exaggeration. I worried about making Jang-mi's character too comedic, but I'm relieved that viewers enjoyed those scenes.
Q. The chemistry between the characters in 'Undercover Miss Hong' was a hot topic. Can you share your experience on set and any memorable scenes?
A. I worked with many actors in this project, and it was a truly happy set where I met great actors. From experienced seniors to energetic and creative juniors, every character in the script felt alive. Every scene felt perfectly in sync, making it hard to pick just one memorable scene. The dormitory in room 301 and the Crisis Management Headquarters were full of memorable moments.
Q. What was the most memorable line for you in 'Undercover Miss Hong'?
A. "Hello, I'm Hong, Jang-mi. I'm twenty years old this year." This line marked the beginning of Hong Geum-bo's undercover mission and was the start of the story, making it the most memorable for me.
Q. Were there any comments or reactions that stood out to you during the broadcast?
A. I appreciated all the comments, but I found the ones about the chemistry between Hong Geum-bo and Go Bok-hee particularly amusing.
Q. How will 'Undercover Miss Hong' be remembered by you?
A. It will be remembered as a project where I met good people, and it made me resolve to become a better person myself.
Q. Any final words for the viewers who loved 'Undercover Miss Hong'?
A. Thank you sincerely for loving and watching 'Undercover Miss Hong' until the end. Your immense love made me incredibly happy. I will continue to strive to present good works and performances!
Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr